ColorBlaze Wicked Witch Coleus

ColorBlaze Wicked Witch is an upright, well-branched coleus grown for dark foliage edged in bright chartreuse. Its leaves range from deep burgundy to chocolate, and the contrast remains the plant’s main garden feature. The [official cultivar profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/coleus/colorblaze-wicked-witch-coleus-scutellarioides) lists a mature height of 24–40 inches and a spread of 18–36 inches. ## Form and placement The breeder recommends this cultivar for borders, containers, landscapes, and mass planting. Its sun-or-shade tolerance makes it useful in beds where light changes over the day, and the foliage provides contrast with green-leaved plants or pale flowers. The listed hardiness range is USDA zones 10a–11b. ## Growing conditions The official profile identifies heat tolerance and average water needs. In containers, water when the mix begins to dry and ensure the pot drains freely. ## Maintenance Pinch growing tips to maintain branching and remove flower spikes if they appear. Cut back stems that become leggy or exceed the space available.